Caffeine Overdose
Definition
Symptoms
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
warning signs
Prevention
Underlying Cause
caffeine withdrawal
Caffeine Overdose Symptoms
Symptoms of low to moderate
caffeine
use include:
Increased alertness
Increase energy
Increased ability to concentrate
Increased urination
Symptoms of
caffeine
overdose include:
Nervousness
Restlessness
Rapid heart rate
:
Over 100 beats per minute
Insomnia
Tremor
Palpitations
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Caffeine Overdose Treatment
Related Conditions
Drug side effect
Muscle twitches
Tremors and shakes
Rapid Pulse Checkup
BP Checkup
Anxiety
Palpitations
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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Caffeine Overdose References:
Browne ML. Maternal exposure to caffeine and risk of congenital anomalies: a systematic review. Epidemiology. 2006 May;17(3):324-31.
Cupini LM, Calabresi P. Medication-overuse headache: pathophysiological insights. J Headache Pain. 2005 Sep;6(4):199-202.
Kamimori GH, Johnson D, Thorne D, Belenky G. Multiple caffeine doses maintain vigilance during early morning operations. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2005 Nov;76(11):1046-50.
Lovallo WR, Farag NH, Vincent AS, Thomas TL, Wilson MF. Cortisol responses to mental stress, exercise, and meals following caffeine intake in men and women. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2006 Mar;83(3):441-7.
